HC Deb 14 January 1985 vol 71 c50W
47. Dr. Marek

asked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will take steps to ensure that a Channel tunnel is built with the minimum of delay.

Mr. David Mitchell

As agreed by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister and the French President at their summit meeting on 29 November, a joint official working group is now working urgently to prepare guidance for prospective promoters of any form of cross-Channel fixed link. Thereafter it will be for potential promoters to put forward specific proposals which take account of the working group's report for the two Governments' consideration.